PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
April 9, 2009
Approval of minutes
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 12, 2009 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
Jeff Hanson introduced three new members of the Off-Leash Dog Area board. He also noted that the on-site shelter was ready for installation within the next week. The pin-type foundation had been adapted for quick and easy removal of the structure.
Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway
The airport manager reported on progress in completing the projects for the north and east outfalls. The tidegate for the east outfall had been ordered, and will be delivered and installed within the next month. The north outfall awaits the final survey and map, with construction to follow during the upcoming minus-tides season.
The information requested by the FAA re the GPS approach was mailed earlier in the week, with a scheduled publication date of October 22, 2009.
New Business
1. Security Plan Update
All commissioners had been e-mailed the proposed update document. Since all had not read the entire document, discussion and action was postponed until the next regular meeting.
Airport Manager’s Report
Communications were received from: 1)FAA, letter 3/31 re GPS approach; 2)ASI, letter 3/30 re fuel facility land lease; 3)WPPA, legislative reports/member newsletter/ spring meeting; 4)SJC Auditor, letter re voter’s pamphlet.
The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
a. Wildlife Abounds
b. Chlorophyll Dividions
2. Public Disclosure Filings
3. ASI Reply
4. Bids for Services
5. GPS Info
6. Security Plan
7. Hangar Land Lease Receipts
8. FAA re Off-lease Dog Area
9. Letter to congressional representatives re IAFF requirements for airports
The treasurer’s report and monthly summary through March were received without comment.
It was announced that Dwight Guss had volunteered to head up the 2009 fly-in.
Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
Hopkins moved, McCoy seconded approval of the March 2009 payroll in the amount of $4,307.67, and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded approval for payment of the March 2009 general fund vouchers in the amount of $3,494.90, and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded approval for payment of the March 2009 capital fund vouchers in the amount of $245.25, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., May 14, 2009 in the Port conference room.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:27P.M.
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Ulanah McCoy, Commissioner and Secretary
Prepared by
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Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager